


With tuning complete, we recorded the final center shot and nocking point height to give you a starting point for your own tuning. Then we did a basic paper tune, during which we judged the bows on how easy it was to get a bullet hole. Next we timed the cams, set the center shot to the standard 13/16 inch, and set the nocking point height level.
JENNINGS COMPOUND BOW SPECS PLUS
We set bows at 29 inches of draw length and measured the draw length using the ATA standard of the string apex to the pivot point plus 1.75 inches. Measuring a bow’s exact draw length on a draw board provides context for speed and tests if the bow is hitting its specified draw length.
JENNINGS COMPOUND BOW SPECS FULL
We also measured the holding weight, so you know how much weight you’re holding at full draw with each bow. All bows were set two turns out from their 70 pound max for 65 pounds +/- 2 pounds. The exact draw weight is to provide context for the bow’s speed. To get a baseline, we weighed the bows with just the QAD arrow rest mounted as well as measured their exact draw weight and draw length. How We Tested the Bows Scott Einsmann Scott Einsmann Scott Einsmann Measuring groups Scott Einsmann Accuracy testing at 50 yards Scott Einsmann

So don’t buy a bow based on what your favorite celebrity bowhunter shoots or what your buddy says is the best. But each bow has design characteristics that will make it ideal for different bowhunting scenarios and shooting styles. You might have heard people say, “There are no bad bows these days,” and it’s a mostly true statement. And that’s exactly what we did for the 2022 Outdoor Life Bow Test. You round up the field of new bows, send them to Lancaster Archery Supply, the country’s premier archery shop, and then tune, chronograph, and shoot the hell out of them until only one bow is left standing. How do you pick a compound bow when every top manufacturer makes an excellent flagship? Simple. We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs.
